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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.36, 625.59 and 254.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.36, 625.59 and 254.22 is: 350.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.36 : 625.59 = 254.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.36/625.59 = 254.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.36x = 625.59 × 254.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.36x = 159,037.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,037.49/453.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.80

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